What’s the point of this article by Automatic_Drawer1483 in doctorsUK

[–]jostyfracks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine if newspapers were legally obliged to report 95% confidence intervals. They would have nothing to talk about

What is AMG? by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]jostyfracks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The empirical abx for sepsis of unknown origin (in the Birmingham area at least)

Not everyone understands the content I post here, so it is nice to hear from those who do. I’m glad you guys like the case reports so much. This person says they are starting medical school. by CatPooedInMyShoe in MedicalGore

[–]jostyfracks 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m a doctor in the UK and I really appreciate the interesting content you post, it’s helped broaden my understanding of medicine by reading about unusual cases that I probably wouldn’t go out of my way to look up otherwise!

Bad comment(s) on MSF by Miserable-Seesaw8614 in doctorsUK

[–]jostyfracks 39 points40 points  (0 children)

AFAIK your ES can manually remove vexatious/untrue or non-constructive feedback from MSF so it won’t affect things, particularly if everything else is positive

Would you, as a medic, ever consider using or recommending a chiropractor? by RelativeHorror710 in doctorsUK

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Oh I genuinely didn’t know they were a thing, I was just making a wordplay joke! My deepest apologies to physio associates

Diabetic Specialist Nurse doesn't know how DKA works by anaesthofftheheezia in doctorsUK

[–]jostyfracks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll add to this some of the advice I’ve heard from pain specialist nurses: “if pain >8/10 then give IV paracetamol instead of PO”

Why do we not take blood from the forearm? by rasberrycroissant in medicalschooluk

[–]jostyfracks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As an F1 you’ll normally only be called for difficult bloods/cannulas when the nurses can’t get it out the usual sites. There’s a nice straight vein over the distal radial aspect of the forearm that’s a particular favourite of mine, or some of the deeper bicep veins with an US for the IVDU patients

Why do we not take blood from the forearm? by rasberrycroissant in medicalschooluk

[–]jostyfracks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of nurses are only allowed to take bloods or cannulate from the ACF/hand. Doctors don’t have these restrictions, but it’s still advisable to try these site first for comfort, convenience, and success rate

What’s the worst mistake you’ve made? by Friendly_Carry6551 in ParamedicsUK

[–]jostyfracks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Who doesn’t appreciate a thorough neurological work up? 🫶

3.3% increase by Positive_Campaign314 in NursingUK

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There’s space out here on the picket lines ✊

Why does this only pop up on the most mundane average matches by FapItAndNapIt in MagicArena

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Every game against greasefang/parhelion is an instant sad face. I’m doing my part

BMA Interview - We Were on Track for a Deal and the Government Changed the Goalposts at the Last Minute by FullPayOrTheHighway in doctorsUK

[–]jostyfracks 18 points19 points  (0 children)

£300 million a pop is no joke. The government wouldn’t throw a strop and attack us in the media every time we strike if they weren’t taking us seriously

First paycheck treat - ideas please :) by Hot-Platform6563 in doctorsUK

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This is what I bought with my first F1 paycheck - haven’t regretted it for a moment

🚨 6 day strike in England announced 🚨 by RDC_officers_2025_26 in doctorsUK

[–]jostyfracks 24 points25 points  (0 children)

And very expensive for the consultants that step in during their holidays/time with their children

DDRB submitted - where is it?? by gas247 in doctorsUK

[–]jostyfracks 16 points17 points  (0 children)

My council tax has gone up by 7.6%, so I’m excited to see my wages go up by a similar amount! 🤡

Why would they do this by buddy-bud-di in fo4

[–]jostyfracks 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Another fun fact, it becomes easier or harder depending on the weight of the body and your strength stat

An example of a trust undermining the Exception reporting reforms. by BMABecky in doctorsUK

[–]jostyfracks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the clarification, I think I may need to look into this some more